The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, December 23, 1804

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

Clark, December 23, 1804

23rd December Sunday 1804

a fine Day great numbers of indians of all discriptions Came to the fort many of them bringing Corn to trade, the little Crow, loadd. his wife & Sun with corn for us, Cap. Lewis gave him a few presents as also his wife, She made a Kettle of boild Simnins, beens, Corn & Choke Cherris with the Stones which was paletable

This Dish is Considered, as a treat among those people, The Chiefs of the Mandans are fond of Stayin & Sleeping in the fort

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